Joe Scott is a contractor and real estate developer who built a thriving enterprise from a truck and a toolbox. He has negotiated thousands of business deals involving corporate executives, homeowners, bankers, laborers, and union officials. In addition, he has hired, and been hired by, individuals from every walk of life. Through these dealings, Joe has learned that all people fall into three types - givers, takers, and those who both give and take. Knowing how to recognize and cope with all three types is the key to his success. In this children’s series, he hopes to instill in kids a good foundation for a happy and positive life. His first book, “The Joe Dial”, released in 2011, is age appropriate for those who are 12 to 95 years old. The Friend Ship Friendesha series is based on the adult book, “The Joe Dial.”
Visit: http://www.friendesha.com
Thank you for joining us today, Joe Scott. When did you first get bit by the writing bug?
I have been writing for 7 years.
Why did you decide to write stories for children?
I wanted to help my children and grandchildren discover their positive power to effect the world, their friends and family. I also wanted to deliver a clear, non-bullying message.
Do you believe it is harder to write books for a younger audience?
You need to make the book short, simple, and to the point, and also easy to understand.
What is your favorite part of writing for young people?
I want to instill in them a good foundation for a happy and positive life.
Can you tell us what your latest book is all about?
Meet the Friendeshans, a lovable race of beings who spread friendship and positive energy throughout the galaxy! In this first book of an inspiring new series, the Friendeshans encounter the Oily Spoilies, creatures that thrive on meanness and negativity. What will happen when an Oily Spoily spy get aboard the Friendeshans’ ship?!
What inspired you to write it?
My children, grandchildren, and future generations. I am hoping it will instill in them a good foundation for a happy and positive life.
Where can readers purchase a copy?
Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kindle and ebook.
What is up next for you?
Book 2 of the series is also available, book 3 is being illustrated and books 4 and 5 are in queue.
Do you have anything else to add?
As the series unfolds, the Friendeshans will travel to Eart, where they will work their pozzi-power on our planet. For any child who has ever been bullied or picked on, the Friendeshans are like loyal, invisible friends they can carry with them in their imaginations. With the Friendeshans around, every child has a friend!
Thank you for spending time with us today, Joe Scott. We wish you much success.
Are you a children’s book or teen literature blogger, an author, a publisher, or a publicist looking to share copies of a fabulous book? Mother Daughter Book Reviews and Youth Literature Reviews are joining forces to provide you with the opportunity to take part in a Blog Hop featuring links to giveaways for fabulous children/teen’s books, gift cards, cash, or other prizes. What better way to celebrate Children’s Book Week?
How Does it Work?
Dates: May 12 to 18, 2014
- Posts must go live at 12:01AM (EST) on May 12, 2014
- Giveaway must end on May 18, 2014 @ 11:59PM (EST)
(If using Rafflecopter, set your widget to end on MAY 19th at 12:00am)
Cost: FREE!
Prize: Children/Teen’s Book and/or a Gift Card
If your prize consists of a book, it must be one appropriate for children/youth under the age of 18. You can also offer an Amazon gift card, a credit at the Book Depository, or PayPal cash as a prize (minimum $10) in conjunction with a book OR in lieu of a book, but your post MUST discuss children’s books or literature. Links to posts just offering a gift card or cash with no mention of children/teen’s books or literature will be removed from the linky list. If unsure, email me!
Posting Requirements:
Posts must be published no later than May 12, 12:01 am, 2014 ~ Posting early is ok. Posting late is not ok.
Your post must contain the following information (clearly visible):
- Event Button
- Giveaway Details
- Links to the Hostesses (Mother Daughter Book Reviews and Youth Literature Reviews)
- Giveaway Linky List
The event button, links to hostesses, and linky code will be emailed to you on Monday, May 5, 2014.
Please send me your direct URL once your post goes live, or if possible you can send me your permalink ahead of time. Failure to send me your link within 24 hours of the start of the Giveaway Hop will result in the removal of your link from the linky. If you send me the direct link after the 24 hours deadline, it will be added to the bottom of the list.
Adding a Link to the Linky:
To enter the Giveaway Hop, you simply have to enter the home page of your website followed by the country restrictions (i.e., Who can enter? US; US/CAN; WW; other). Once your post is ready you can send me the permalink as described above.
Deadline for Sign-Ups: May 9, 11:59 pm (EST), 2014
The linky will close and no additional links will be accepted.
Promoting the Kid Lit Giveaway Hop
We need YOUR help in spreading the word about the Kid Lit Giveaway Hop. You are certainly not required to do anything other than sign up if you wish to participate, but we would sure appreciate your help by either posting about the sign-ups, tweeting about it, or sharing the information within your circles or even popping the event button up in your sidebar. We are also happy to provide you with the full post HTML code if you would be willing to post about this sign-up. Just email Renee @ Mother Daughter Book Reviews. The more sign-ups the better for all of us!
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Joe Scott is a contractor and real estate developer who built a thriving enterprise from a truck and a toolbox. He has negotiated thousands of business deals involving corporate executives, homeowners, bankers, laborers, and union officials. In addition, he has hired, and been hired by, individuals from every walk of life. Through these dealings, Joe has learned that all people fall into three types - givers, takers, and those who both give and take. Knowing how to recognize and cope with all three types is the key to his success. In this children’s series, he hopes to instill in kids a good foundation for a happy and positive life. His first book, “The Joe Dial”, released in 2011, is age appropriate for those who are 12 to 95 years old. The Friend Ship Friendesha series is based on the adult book, “The Joe Dial.”
I want to instill in them a good foundation for a happy and positive life.
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